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Semiconductors were among the earnings drivers while automotives and steel struggled.

Japan manufacturing rides AI boom to recovery with profits up 8%

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Shares of chip-testing equipment maker Advantest tumbled amid a shift away from hardware.

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Nissan reportedly wants out of the proposed merger, but conflicting statements leave the deal’s fate uncertain.

Nissan hits the brakes on Honda merger talks, throwing the deal into limbo

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Once a leader in textile innovation, Uniqlo is struggling to keep pace with shifting consumer demands.

Is Uniqlo still an innovator? The fast fashion giant faces a new tech reset

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The two firms are shifting focus from portable power to home storage, betting that easier installation will win over consumers.

Anker and EcoFlow turn to home energy storage as portable power demand slows

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Collaborations with ride-hailing platforms are giving them the reach to enter new markets.

Chinese robotaxi firms hitch a ride on Uber, Lyft, and Grab to expand overseas

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